Mantras to Hindu Gods & Goddesses, 4 Vols.

Mantras to Hindu Gods & Goddesses, 4 Vols.Author: V.N. Jha (Preface)Year: 2008 Set. Rs.800. US$ 40. Delhi. Sri Satguru. ISBN : 8170308631

This Volume is a collection of mantras (spiritual signs) addressed to a number of deities of Indian spiritual and Religious Culture. These dieties are commonly known as gods & goddesses. They are symbol of faith and take care of various desires of their devotees and are supposed to satify them. Sanskrit Text and English Translation. Vol 1 : Mantras to Sri Ganesa, Hanuma, Visnu Narasimha, Gopala and Garuda, Text with Trs. Vol 2 : Mantras to Kali, Goddess Tara, Tara Ekajata, Nila Sarasvati, Chinnamasta, Sabri, Svayamvara, Madhumati, Pramoda, and Bandi Devi, Atayaksini, Varahi, Jyestha, Karnapisacini, Svapnesvari, Matangi, Banesi, Madanesvari. Vol. 3 : Mantras to Goddess Bala and Syama, Annapurnesvari, Mohan Gauri, Jyesthalaksmi, Pratyangira, Bagalamukhi and the two Varahis. Vol. 4 : Sri Vidya, Avarna Deities to Sri Vidya.

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The Science of Self-Realization : A Guide to Spiritual Practice in the Kriya Yoga Tradition: Patanjali's Yoga-Sutras (New Translation, With Commentary)/Roy Eugene Davis. Delhi, Sri Satguru Pub., 2007, 144 p., Rs.300. ISBN 81-7030-862-3.
Contents: Introduction. I: 1. Samadhi: Superconscious states and how to experience them. 2. Kriya Yoga: Intensive spiritual practice. 3. Siddhis: Exceptional powers of perception and extraordinary abilities. 4. Liberation of consciousness: The culmination of right practice. II: 5. The Sandilya Upanishad. 6. The inner meaning of the Bhagavad Gita. III: 7. Meditation techniques and routines for all levels of practice. 8. Answers to questions about the spiritual path. Glossary.
"The first chapter provides a detailed explanation of superconscious states and the various ways by which they may be realized. Kriya Yoga lifestyle regimens and meditation practices are explained in the second chapter. In the third chapter, exceptional powers of perception and extraordinary abilities that one can use to nurture spiritual growth are described. The means by which soul capacities are actualized and indications of stages of spiritual awakening are presented in the fourth chapter.
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YOGA Tantra : Theory and Praxis : In the Light of the Hevajra Tantra : A Metaphysical Perspective/Tomy Augustine. Delhi, Sri Satguru Pub., 2008, xxvi, 422 p., Rs.800 US $44. ISBN 81-7030-869-0. [Bibliotheca Indo-Buddhica Series No. 242].
Contents: Foreword. Preface. List of abbreviations of references. Introduction. 1. Tantric Buddhism. 2. The Hevajra Tantra. 3. The metaphysical foundations. 4. Fundamental principles of tantra. 5. Fundamental tools of Vajrayana. 6. The process towards Buddhahood. 7. Conclusion. Bibliography. Glossary. Index.
"The study and research undertaken by Dr. Tomy Augustine on Yoga Tantra Theory and Praxis in the Light of the Hevajra Tantra, a Metaphysical Perspective contained in this book makes a unique statement about the development of tantric Buddhism in Indian culture and philosophy.
The author's precise and meticulous analysis of the text of the Hevajra Tantra applying the Madhyamika and Yogacara metaphysics and the simultaneous attempt to highlight therein the synthesis of Tantric bipolarities delves into rediscovering the vibrant emergence of the Vajrayana Buddhism. Dr. Augustine's claim that "Vajrayana has contributed to the advancement of human thought in regard to the development of new vision of God, world and (wo)man in general and to Buddhist thought and praxis in particular" is fully substantiated in this work.
This book will attract scholars in the fields of religion, psychology and culture besides proving valuable to students of philosophy and those who see the increasing interface between philosophy and the social science."


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